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Top Skills Every IT Leader Needs in 2025
You’re not the smartest person in the room anymore. And if you are — that’s a red flag.

John
Apr 34 min read
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When Chaos Becomes Creativity: Why Everyone Should Experience Working at a Flat Company
The lack of rigid roles in flat companies means you're constantly encouraged (and required) to learn new skills. One day you might be...

John
Apr 24 min read
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Why Sports & Entertainment Software Is Just Getting Started
Ten years ago, if you walked into a stadium, an arena, or even a mid-tier concert venue, you probably wouldn’t have seen much that looked...

John
Apr 16 min read
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What Working in Live Events Taught Me About Pressure
In that moment, it’s not about what happened. It’s about how fast you can breathe, reassess, and act.

John
Apr 14 min read
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The Hidden Tech Debt That’s Actually Culture
You can have a perfect CI/CD pipeline and still ship garbage if no one’s aligned.

John
Mar 285 min read
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The Future of IT Is People-Centered, Not Tool-Centered
You need to understand how systems work, how data flows, how dependencies interact. But that’s just the starting line. Today, you also need:

John
Mar 274 min read
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Why Being an IT Generalist Is the New Power Move
You can know Python or VMware or Fortinet. But if you can’t see how they all interact during a live event or a system outage, you're not...

John
Mar 273 min read
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The Realities of Working in Sports and Entertainment Technology
This industry doesn’t wait for you to catch up.

John
Mar 273 min read
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From Helpdesk to IT Director: 8 Lessons They Don’t Teach You
The first time I was offered a management role, I almost said yes just for the title. But the team was...

John
Mar 274 min read
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Tech Career and No Degree: My Unconventional Path to Six-Figure Success
I clearly recall being told "You have no experience" far more often than...

John
Mar 263 min read
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How I Balance Technology Leadership in Sports and Entertainment While Nurturing My Personal Life
Working in Sports and Entertainment in Technology as a Leader.

John
Mar 264 min read
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Working Late and Dealing with Burnout: Professional Life in Balance
Dealing with working late and burnouts.

John
Mar 244 min read
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